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People who love Kansas City barbecue have more restaurant choices than ever before.
The latest count shows the metro has about 100 options, from food trucks to tiny joints tucked into strip malls to sit-down restaurants with double-sided fireplaces and hickory-smoked prime rib.
And more are coming.
The Kansas City area had more than 90 area barbecue establishments when The Star did a count back in 2000. That number dropped to around 75 in 2009 after the recessio
While most regions are known for one, maybe two, different cuts or proteins, Zagat recently said Kansas City has a bit of everything: pork, beef, chicken, lamb, mutton and, yes, even fish. But it is best known for two things: burnt ends and sauce.
Here’s an A-Z guide to what’s in the Kansas City area. To add to the list, send an email to jsmith@kcstar.com. (This list was last updated in February 2018)
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 5 area locations
▪ 9000 N.W. Skyview Ave. 816-505-3900
▪ 2510 N.E. Vivion Road, 816-453-7427
▪ 1348 S. Noland Road, Independence. 816-833-7427
▪ 1736 N.W. Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit. 816-554-7427
▪ 600 S. Missouri 291, Liberty. 816-407-7427

Kansas City Barbecue Spots and Food Trucks (July 2018)

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Oh, pity the poor folks who didn’t get their fill of barbecue on the Fourth of July.
Dickey’s to the rescue.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which already has nine locations in Colorado from Louisville to Castle Rock (and a 10th planned for Broomfield), opened a new spot in Green Valley Ranch on July 5, according to a press release.
So now you can get Dickey’s hickory smoked beef brisket, pork shoulder, St. Louis style ribs, Polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, and more out by Denver International Airport.
To celebrate, Dickey’s is offering specials and giveaways during its first month in Green Valley Ranch. Weekly deals and giveaways at that location include:
Thursdays: Get a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day.
Fridays: All first responders in uniform &nbsp;get 50 percent off of their bills.
Saturdays: &nbsp;Pulled pork sandwiches are just $2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sundays: Receive one free kids meal with each $10 adult purchase.
Plus, Dickey’s locations nationwide are having a contest to win free barbecue for a year. Here’s how to enter: Use the hashtag #1FreeYearOfBBQ on social media, or place an online order at the Green Valley Ranch location, or sign up for the Big Yellow Cup Club.
You now have no excuse to go without barbecue.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 4906 N. Tower Road, Denver; 720-287-0220. Opened July 5. Hours: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. dickeys.com

Enjoy Dining Deals at New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Near DIA

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Your guide to bands and musicians performing around the Erie region this week.
 
THIRSTY THURSDAY
PRESQUE ISLE GRILLE: Monica Lewis, 7 p.m.
BREWERIE: Open mic hosted by Doug Phillips, 7 p.m.
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Jon Sedelmyer and Rob Gibson, 5:30 p.m.
COLONY PUB: Colony House Band, 6 p.m.
KAHKWA CLUB, FAIRVIEW: MVP, 5:30 p.m.
SWAN TAVERN, SCHOOLHOUSE, FAIRVIEW: Brown Dog Acoustics, 7 p.m.
 
TWISTED TUESDAY
THE COVE: Jack Stevenson, 6 p.m.
COLONY PUB: Bob Ferragine (Acoustics by Fudge), 6 p.m.
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Singer-Songwriter Showcase &amp; Workshop with Matt Boland, 5:30 p.m.
HIGHMARK AMPHITHEATER, LIBERTY PARK: 8 Great Tuesdays concert with Norman Nardini and Jake’s Blues, 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Go Erie: Arount Town: Music, more around Erie, July 5-11

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Grubhub, an online and mobile food delivery service, has begun serving the York market.
The company, which was founded in 2004, services 1,600 cities across the United States and London with more than 80,000 restaurants registered for delivery.
The company connects diners with restaurants that supply their own drivers, or allows restaurants without their own delivery drivers to use Grubhub’s network of drivers, according to the company’s website.
Currently, Grubhub serves several areas of the county, from Springettsbury Township to West Manchester Township. Participating restaurants include Tropical Smoothie Café, Primo Hoagies, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and several others.
Grubhub’s move into York is part of a nationwide expansion into 34 markets across 19 states.
“We’re thrilled to expand our delivery offering to these markets across the U.S., making quick progress on our plan to expand our delivery capabilities throughout the coming year,” said Stan Chia, chief operating officer for Grubhub, in a release. “These additional markets are part of our vision to connect more diners with even more of their favorite local restaurants across the country, and provide them with the widest selection of choice wherever they are.”
More information, including a full list of participating restaurants, can be found online at <a href="http://www.grubhub.com/" title="www.grubhub.com">www.grubhub.com</a>.&nbsp;

Grubhub Begins Serving the York Area, York Daily Review Reports

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There’s no shortage of backyard barbecues firing up on weekends during the summertime. But when it comes to truly amazing smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork and other mouthwatering meats, your best bet is one of the many barbecue joints around the region.
Because it’s no secret that barbecue is heating up on the dining scene. In fact, that type of cuisine increased about 8 percent from 2015 to 2017, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a database focused on foodservice research.
And it’s a trend that has definitely carried over to the Erie region, which has seen a handful of barbecue restaurants pop up in last few years. Now local foodies now have their pick of places offering high-quality meats — many of which are smoked in-house on location — and delicious sides.
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
The other newest edition to Erie’s barbecue scene is Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which opened at 3716 Liberty St. in April 2016. With more than 500 locations across the country, Dickey’s is the world’s largest barbecue franchise.
Meats are served by the pound and there’s no shortage of variety. Beyond the pulled pork and brisket staples, there are also unique offerings of jalapeño cheddar or Polish kielbasa.
When visiting, go for the “plate” option. Not only will get yourself one or two of the aforementioned meats, but also a generous helping of two sides — such as baked beans, macaroni and cheese or coleslaw — and a roll.
Details: Mondays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 868-4227, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" title="www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a>.&nbsp;

Go Erie: Get fired up about these 7-Erie area barbecue joints

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WBRI: Dickey's Brisket Tips

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers the perfect summer option for you and your best friend, better half or if you’re just really craving slow-smoked barbecue. This July, guests can purchase 2, two meat plates for only $22.
This summer, participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation will offer the 2 for $22 deal all day, every day, in-store only. Dickey’s two meat plates include the guest’s choice of two hickory-smoked meats, two savory sides and a delicious buttery roll.
“At Dickey’s, we believe that our slow-smoked barbecue is meant to be shared with friends and family,” says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are excited to share our 2 for $22 deal with our guests this summer.”

QSR: Dickey's Offering 2 for $22 Deal All July

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DALLAS, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a> offers the perfect Summer option for you and your best friend, better half or if you're just really craving slow-smoked barbecue. This July, guests can purchase 2, two meat plates for only $22.
This Summer, participating Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations across the nation will offer the 2 for $22 deal all day, every day, in-store only. Dickey's two meat plates include the guest's choice of two hickory-smoked meats, two savory sides and a delicious buttery roll.
"At Dickey's, we believe that our slow-smoked barbecue is meant to be shared with friends and family," says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We are excited to share our 2 for $22 deal with our guests this Summer."
Find BBQ near you at a Dickey's location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.
About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 45 states as well as internationally. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a>.

Market Insider: Dickey's Barbecue Pit is Seeing Double this July 

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit&nbsp;franchisees, Darryl Weaver and Brendan Powers, have taken barbecue on the road by opening Dickey’s food trucks to serve guests outside of their brick-and-mortar locations in Arizona and Delaware.
“At Dickey’s, we pride ourselves on each of our franchisees having an entrepreneurial spirit,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We truly love to see our franchisees taking advantage of new business trends especially when they allow us to serve our slow-smoked barbecue in new and innovative ways.”&nbsp;
For Darryl, this new business venture has provided him additional business and he has seen a difference in how customers interact with on-the-go barbecue. Instead of positioning at a specific store, Darryl takes his truck around Marana, Arizona to big venues and events. “Every time the truck goes out, I go out,” says Darryl. “I like to take it where I know there is a big crowd of people.” He created a limited menu that features easy, on-the-go food, like sandwiches and sliders.
Brendan was looking to break into a different market outside of his four walls. His food truck will expand his and Dickey’s footprint in Newark, Delaware and appeal to new guests that he would not typically have at his Dickey’s location. “I look forward to opening my food truck, so I can create new relationships with guests from different venues around the area,” said Brendan.

QSR: Dickey’s Food Trucks Hit the Road in Arizona and Delaware

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Dallas, TX&nbsp; (<a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Restaurant News">RestaurantNews.com</a>)&nbsp; <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> franchisees, Darryl Weaver and Brendan Powers, have taken barbecue on the road by opening Dickey’s food trucks to serve guests outside of their brick-and-mortar locations in Arizona and Delaware.
“At Dickey’s, we pride ourselves on each of our franchisees having an entrepreneurial spirit,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We truly love to see our franchisees taking advantage of new business trends especially when they allow us to serve our slow-smoked barbecue in new and innovative ways.”
For Darryl, this new business venture has provided him additional business and he has seen a difference in how customers interact with on-the-go barbecue. Instead of positioning at a specific store, Darryl takes his truck around Marana, Arizona to big venues and events. “Every time the truck goes out, I go out,” says Darryl. “I like to take it where I know there is a big crowd of people.” He created a limited menu that features easy, on-the-go food, like sandwiches and sliders.
Brendan was looking to break into a different market outside of his four walls. His food truck will expand his and Dickey’s footprint in Newark, Delaware and appeal to new guests that he would not typically have at his Dickey’s location. “I look forward to opening my food truck, so I can create new relationships with guests from different venues around the area,” said Brendan.
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.
To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
&nbsp;About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a>.

Dickey’s Franchisees Take Texas-Style Barbecue Nationwide

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&nbsp;Your guide to bands and musicians performing around the Erie region this week.&nbsp;
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THIRSTY THURSDAY
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Dave VanAmburg and Phil Papotnik, 5:30 p.m.
 
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TWISTED TUESDAY
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Blues jam with Paolello &amp; Gone Trio, 5:30 p.m.

Go Erie: Around Town: Music, more around Erie, June 28-July 4

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&nbsp;PANAMA CITY — Barbecue is wrapped up in my Texas heritage — every bite held up against the flavors from my childhood. “Barbecue should be like in your backyard on the Fourth of July,” said Mission BBQ co-owner Bill Kraus.No matter which region of barbecue you prefer — Carolinas; Missouri; Memphis, Tenn.; Texas — wet or dry rub, here are my top picks to whet your appetite before July Fourth cookouts. — Jan Waddy&nbsp;
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 100 Pier Park Drive, Unit 125, in Pier Park West, Panama City Beach; 850-344-7900; www.dickeys.com: Although Dickey’s also has Texas roots, I had never been to the Dallas-based franchise till it opened in Pier Park in the summer of 2015. But the juicy, tender brisket (with a Texas-style rub slow-smoked 13-14 hours in the barbecue pit on site with hickory wood) continues to take me back home. I’ve had it plain and on a loaded Giant Baker and it’s good no matter how you slice it. Or maybe it’s the way the brisket is chopped: It gets a top scrape with a knife, followed by a bottom scrape, and then some of that fat and salty bark is chopped up and put back in. (The Polish sausage rocks, too.) [JAN WADDY/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

The Panama City News Herald: Feast on Top BBQ for Fourth

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DALLAS, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a>franchisees, Darryl Weaver and Brendan Powers, have taken barbecue on the road by opening Dickey's food trucks to serve guests outside of their brick-and-mortar locations in Arizona and Delaware.
"At Dickey's, we pride ourselves on each of our franchisees having an entrepreneurial spirit," says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We truly love to see our franchisees taking advantage of new business trends especially when they allow us to serve our slow-smoked barbecue in new and innovative ways."
For Darryl, this new business venture has provided him additional business and he has seen a difference in how customers interact with on-the-go barbecue. Instead of positioning at a specific store, Darryl takes his truck around Marana, Arizona to big venues and events. "Every time the truck goes out, I go out," says Darryl. "I like to take it where I know there is a big crowd of people." He created a limited menu that features easy, on-the-go food, like sandwiches and sliders.
Brendan was looking to break into a different market outside of his four walls. His food truck will expand his and Dickey's footprint in Newark, Delaware and appeal to new guests that he would not typically have at his Dickey's location. "I look forward to opening my food truck, so I can create new relationships with guests from different venues around the area," said Brendan.
Find your nearest Dickey's Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.
About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey's Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a>.

Dickey's Franchisees Bring Texas-Style Barbecue on the Road

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LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;On Wednesday, June 27The Dickey Foundation will honor Chief of Police Charlie Beck, who served his community as the leader of the Los Angeles Police Department for more than 40 years.
The Dickey Foundation, in conjunction with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a>, will be donating slow-smoked barbecue for the open-house event celebrating Chief Beck.&nbsp; This event will be held at the Los Angeles Police Department Academy to encourage the community and its 1,000 expected attendees to join in celebration of their long-standing civic leader.
The Woodland Hills Dickey's Pit Boss, Barry Thomas, said that catering this retirement event for Chief Beck was, "a natural fit, as The Dickey Foundation has always been a proud supporter of the officers who serve their community."
Maurine Dickey, founder of the Dickey Foundation, said, "The Dickey Foundation is proud to support community leaders such as Chief Beck whose commitment to protecting his community is inspiring to everyone here at The Dickey Foundation and Dickey's Barbecue Pit; we're honored to play a role in his momentous celebration."
About the Dickey Foundation 
Since 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has taken great pride in our Texas style barbecue and our commitment to the communities we serve. It is in that spirit, that The Dickey Foundation was created. The Dickey Foundation supports first responders who protect and unite our communities. Our Foundation is national but our efforts are intensely local, focusing on financial support, public education and providing the equipment necessary for the safety of our first responders.

The Dickey Foundation Honors Retiring Longtime Police Chief

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit -ordering app is now available on Google Play for Android, according to a company press release.It allows customers to place and and purchase their orders online for pick up, curbside or delivery.
The app also houses a review-based loyalty program rewarding guests for their feedback on their food, &nbsp;guest experience and ease of ordering.
"After seeing great success with our Apple app, we are happy to announce that Android users can now utilize our app and enjoy delicious, convenient barbecue,"&nbsp;CEO of Dickey's&nbsp;Barbecue Restaurants,&nbsp;Laura Rea Dickey said in the release. "Now more of our guests have Dickey's&nbsp;right at their fingertips, true barbecue on demand."

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